How do I watch black and white films? (not literally, of course)

As I plow my way through Doctor Who I know I am growing ever closer to the pre-hiatus days of The Doctor in black and white. As silly as it may sound, I find myself feeling a touch nervous! I have little to no experience with watching films or TV in black and white. The only one that immediately comes to mind is Clerks, which is modern so doesn't really count, and I watched the first third of Citizen Kane, which felt so old it wasn't that successful...

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The Hunger Games - likes, gripes and synopsis.

Two days ago I finished reading Mockingjay, the final book in the Hunger Games trilogy. I've heard from many reliable sources (friends) that they're fantastic books and that I should read them.  Once in my grasp I finished them within a week, and I find myself at a loss. I think I simply wanted more from them, and I had to keep reminding myself (when I felt that the narrative was lacking) that they're young adult novels, which was probably...

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Seaman - the dirty sounding, strangest game of 2000.

Has anyone out there actually played Seaman, the virtual pet game released for the Dreamcast in 2000? I remember the commercials very well and, even though at the time I didn't own a Dreamcast, I wanted to get my hands on that game so badly. This was odd, because even though I was intrigued I was also semi-repulsed and completely freaked out.  You understand why now, yes? I went through a rather intense virtual pet phase from the...

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Sunday Photo Spot 6 - 'La Luna', stars over South Dakota and a Sci-fi 'where's waldo'

The internet has been particularly amazing this week. Did you find anything good? Here's what I decided everyone has to see! ::: Hipster citizens of Hyrule. source ::: This gorgeous, stunning, shiver-inducing video by filmmaker Randy Halverson. I guess now I have a reason to visit South Dakota. Learn more about the video. ::: Ever wanted to see all of your favorite sci-fi characters in one place? Here's your chance. Of...

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Saturday Link Spectacular 6 - Guillermo del Toro, Joss Wheadon, Mario and more!

::: I know Valentine's Day is over, so I really need to stop, but I found more geeky, cute cards that you have to see! ::: If you live in the U.K., your next court summons could be issued via Facebook. This is... weird. ::: Joss Wheadon's 'In Your Eyes' sounds interesting, even though we haven't much to go on. ::: Watch this insanely difficult hacked Super Mario World play through. Imagine a Mario where there is virtually no safe ground...

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Episode 3 - Game of Thrones, Double Fine, Eclipse, and more :D

Watch watch watch waaaaaaaatch :D I'm really excited about this one. ...

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Gallifrey One - 23rd annual Doctor Who convention! Part three.

Are you all read up on parts one and two? Yes? Ok good. A variety of Doctors, just for you. At one point during our Great Ribbon Hunt of 2012, we saw a ribbon emblazoned with the words "I found the hidden Whos" and we enquired as to how we could get it. An attendee told us that if we completed the scavenger hunt in the program then the service desk would award it to us. We immediately found the hunt page and learned that scattered throughout...

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Gallifrey One - 23rd annual Doctor Who convention! Part two.

Welcome to the second part, feel free to dive in! If you haven't read part one, then do that first! Rachel was really jazzed when we saw a lady in full steam punk attire who happened to have a floating shark balloon with her. I was perplexed, but she explained that it was something from the show. This most excellent lady had grammar ribbons (the 'bad grammar makes me [sic]' one in the ribbon photo from yesterday, which she handed out to individuals...

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Gallifrey One - 23rd annual Doctor Who convention! Part one.

It is amazingly serendipitous that I happened to attend one of the world's largest Doctor Who conventions in the very same week that I started to watch the show. And really, after being in this situation, I am hard pressed to think of a better way to turn a tentative fan into a full blown obsessed individual. I don't know much about the Daleks, but I know I want my picture taken with one. Rachel is a recent, but no less voracious, Doctor...

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Messed up schedule!

Hi there everyone! My schedule has been turned on its head lately and for that I am very sorry! Tomorrow things will return to normal with as honest an account that I can provide of my day at the Doctor Who convention! More exciting news in the vein of board games is coming as well. I included a sneak peek photo from my post for tomorrow as well. Enjoy! Thanks for your patience! -...

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Sunday Photo Spot 5

Let's get started with fantastic photos from around the web! ::: This undeniably amazing photo of Nick Offerman source ::: It's so creepy, but funny. source ::: Pretty kitty! source ::: Now this is a great card. source ::: This brave soul dedicated his sanity to educate the masses about the internet. stereo skifcha from xgabberx on Vimeo ::: I need these Minecraft LEGO. source ::: "Anti-Super Mario propaganda posters" source Anything...

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Saturday Link Spectacular 5

::: Ever wish you could erase background people from a picture? ::: A Final Fantasy rhythm game, apparently. ::: Valentine's Day may be over, but there's never a wrong time to be so creepy. Uhm.. ::: Kingdom Hearts 3D footage! ::: Weekend entertainment suggestions from Giant Bomb. ::: Now you can sing karaoke and not bother anyone. ???? ::: A Starbucks order that causes hospitalization. Exciting! ::: Have no fear, your Fire...

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I'm a little "who"-ccupied at the moment.

***NOTE*** This was supposed to go up yesterday, and my phone decided to rebel! ****** Normal posting will resume tomorrow, but as for today I'm a little busy. Expect a full report on Monday! ...

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Doctor Who? Exactly. Doctor Who?

Two days ago I finally started what will surely be the most epic adventure of my life: watching Doctor Who. Disarming the horrible metal spider thingies with the help of Jade. One of the roommates' girlfriends (Rachel) is in town and she happens to be a huge fan of the Doctor. Before arriving for her visit she boldly proclaimed that we would spend the week watching Doctor Who, and I was greatly excited. I've heard such good things from...

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Book on tape - Redwall!

Clunky, classic and so romantic. How many of you have ever listened to a book on tape while driving? I did for the first time just a few days ago! I started the return portion of my first interstate drive (alone) and was wondering what I could do to make the whole thing more entertaining. On my way north I listened to music, but it didn't pass the time adequately enough. I ended up listening to the 1997 edition of Brian Jacques reading his novel...

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Recreations of iconic characters.

Before I started my Saturday Link Spectacular posts I decided that I wanted to create some sort of header for each Saturday. Just a simple, quick visual cue that all readers are in for a Link filled treat! My first thought was to try a little doodle of Link to my own imagining; I have seen such a huge variety of personal recreations that I figured I could do one for myself. The color scheme is most indicative of his identity. Other than that,...

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